Our Symbol: The Flaming Chalice

A flame within a chalice (a cup with a stem and foot) is a primary symbol of the Unitarian Universalist faith tradition. Many of our congregations kindle a flaming chalice in gatherings and worships and feature the chalice symbol prominently.

Hans Deutsch, an Austrian artist, first brought together the chalice and the flame as a Unitarian symbol during his work with the Unitarian Service Committee during World War II. To Deutsch, the image had connotations of sacrifice and love.

To Unitarian Universalists today the flaming chalice is a symbol of hope, the sacred, the quest for truth, the warmth of community, the light of reason, and more.

We light a flaming chalice in worship to create a reverent space for reflection, prayer, meditation, and singing.

Upcoming Sunday Services

Rev. Dan Schatz & Small Group Facilitators. People come to Unitarian Universalist congregations to grow, to seek truth, and to crate community. There is a powerful way to do all these things together, beyond Sunday services … Continued

Rev. Dan Schatz. We will gather together for a traditional Christmas Eve service with readings, carols, music from the Spirit Singers, a Christmas reflection from Rev. Dan Schatz, and the singing of “Silent Night” by … Continued

We will look at what we want to leave behind and what we want to begin at the changing of the year.

Next Service

Beyond Coffee Hour

Rev. Dan SchatzDecember 17 | 10:00 am

Rev. Dan Schatz. People come to Unitarian Universalist congregations to grow, to seek truth, and to crate community. There is a powerful way to do all these things together, beyond Sunday services and social hour.